Family and friends are invited to Evangeline Funeral Home located at 314 E. St. Peter Street in New Iberia on May 7, from 10 am until time of services.
Ray was born on April 24, 1944, to the late Neville and Anna Romero Dartez. On Thursday. April 21, 2022 at 2:10 am, Ray passed away peacefully. He was 77.
James, better known as “Ray” by friends and family, was a kind and generous man. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 to 1968 and was honorably discharged. He later went on to start, own, and operate his own mobile home business, J.R. Sales and Service.
Ray "walked with Jesus" and was a people person who enjoyed playing dominos with his pals, playing golf, and going to the movies every weekend with his wife, Lynda. Ray and Lynda had a passion for traveling. Some of their most memorable trips were to the Grand Canyon, Hawaii Islands, Puerto Rico, Cozumel, and the Cayman Islands. He loved his family, especially the grandchildren, more than anything. Ray touched everyone he met and will be missed.
He is survived by his; daughter, Kelly Dartez; daughter, Stacy Dartez Stutes; son-in-law, David Stutes; grandchildren, Jacob and Anna Hutchinson and Emma and Ava Stutes; siblings, Aline Romero and her husband Larry; Pat Dartez and his wife Liz; his nieces and nephew.
Along with his parents, Ray is preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Dupuy Dartez; sister, Ruth Dartez; and brother, Adam Dartez.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Hospice of Acadiana for their care and compassion shown during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ray's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. #200, Lafayette, LA 70503.
Family and friends are encouraged to visit Ray's memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com and share your favorite memory of Ray.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
